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Washington Regional Medical Center Auxiliary

EIN 71-0503767 · Fayetteville, AR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE AND TO ADVOCATE THE WELFARE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER THROUGH IN-SERVICE PROJECTS AND FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES. THE AUXILIARY HAS IN-SERVICE PROJECTS THAT OCCUR EACH YEAR. THESE PROJECTS ARE PERFORMED TO MAKE THE PATIENTS AND VISITORS HAVE THE MOST COMFORTABLE STAY POSSIBLE WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL.

Income
$137,308
Spending
$162,129
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
113

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $110,000 spent. IN 2024, THE AUXILIARY MADE DONATIONS OF $65,000 TO WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION. THE AUXILIARY ALSO MADE A $45,000 DONATION TO THE WRMC MEDICAL CENTER TO PURCHASE A SHUTTLE VAN.
  2. $13,045 spent. PATIENT ACTIVITIES IN 2024 INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY $13,045 IN SPECIAL GIFTS TO WRMC PATIENTS AND CHILDREN. THESE GIFTS INCLUDED $533 FOR WHEELCHAIRS, $7,586 FOR HEART PILLOWS FOR OPEN HEART PATIENTS, $473 FOR PATIENT TRAY FAVORS, $222 FOR NICU LUNCHEON, $1,277 FOR ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM, $33 FOR PT DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUXILIARY MADE DONATIONS EQUAL TO $2,921 TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE GIFTS INCLUDED $2,574 TO BEAUTIFUL LIVES, $100 TO COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF THE OZARKS, $247 FOR GIFT BASKET DONATIONS FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A GIFT SHOP AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST VISITORS WITHIN THE MAIN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL FACILITY OF WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Washington Regional Medical Center (Fayetteville, AR), EIN 71-0664687. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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